Now that I think some more...and more deeply...

The suspension needs setting up, which I have not even fiddled with much at all.

Once I get the bike handling like it should, then I'll consider adding more power...after awhile.

One other thing, is this helps anyone with some ideas and suggestions..

This bike sits very very high compared to any other bike I ave ever ridden.
I stop, and I always just put one leg down, but I'm on tip toe, 85% of the time, depending on where I am stopped.